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Michael Dale Brown, 59, died peacefully while sleeping at home on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Mike was born on May 16, 1951, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Dale and Elaine Brown. He grew up in Allison, Iowa, and graduated from Allison-Bristow in 1969. In 1971, he married the late Sonna Koester and they had two children, Thomas Michael and Angela Lynn. The couple later divorced. He lived in the Chariton area for nineteen years in which he was a city policeman and deputy sheriff for Lucas County and he also worked as an art technician in the marketing department at Hy-Vee. He moved to Marshfield, Missouri, and held several positions in different companies, including supervisory roles. In August of 2008, he moved back to his home in Allison and cared for his mother until his death. Mike loved sports and was an avid Hawkeye fan and especially loved the Chicago Bears and New York Yankees. Although not an avid golfer, he very much enjoyed anytime he would get the chance to play. Mike enjoyed music and was a lover of the Beatles. In his earlier years, he played guitar in some rock and roll bands. Mike was a loving son, father, brother and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. Mike is survived by his son, Thomas (Stacey) of Norwalk, daughter Angela (Rob) of Adel, mother Elaine of Allison, sister Bernita (Ron) Norine of Fort Dodge, brother Dave (Julie) of Nevada, sister Jaime (Calvin) Helmus of Rock Valley, sister Charlene (Steve) Fink of Columbia, South Carolina, grandsons Adam and Alex, granddaughter Lennon, six nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Dale.

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Michael Dale Brown

May 16, 1951 - July 10, 2010